West Teviotdale Open
Appearance
West Teviotdale Open | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Tour | Roxburghshire LTA Circuit |
Founded | 1883 |
Abolished | 1889 |
Location | Hawick, Teviotdale, Roxburghshire, Scotland. |
Venue | Hawick Cricket Ground |
Surface | Grass |
The West Teviotdale Open or West Teviotdale (Hawick) Open was a late Victorian era men's and women's grass court tennis tournament played at the Hawick Cricket Ground, Hawick, Teviotdale, Roxburghshire, Scotland The tournament was first staged in August 1883.[1] It was held annually as an all comers open event until 1887.
History
The West Tevioutdale Open was a grass court tennis tournament estavlished in 1883 at Hawick, Teviotdale, Roxburghshire, Scotland.[2] The tournament was staged annually through till 1887 when it was discontinued.[3] The tournament featured both Scottish and English National Champions.[1]
Finals
Mens Singles
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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1883 | ![]() |
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6–1, 6–2 .[1] |
1884 | ![]() |
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3–6 6–3 9–7 6–2.[1] |
1885 | ![]() |
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6–0, 6–3, 6–8. 6–8, 6–3.[1] |
1886 | ![]() |
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7–5 6–1 6–3.[1] |
Men's doubles
(Incomplete roll)
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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1883 | ![]() ![]() |
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6–3, 6–5, 6–2.[1] |
1884 | ![]() ![]() |
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6–1, 6–2, 6–2.[1] |
1885 | ![]() ![]() |
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8–6 6–4 6–3.[1] |
Mixed doubles
(Incomplete roll)
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
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1883 | ![]() ![]() |
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6–2, 3–6, 6–4.[1] |
1884 | ![]() ![]() |
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6–1, 6–3.[1] |
1885 | ![]() ![]() |
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6–3, 4–6, 3–2 ret.[1] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tournaments:West Teviotdale Open – Hawick Hawick". The Tennis Base. Madrid: Tennismem SL. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "NOTICE:Players are reminded that Friday next, is the last day for receiving entries for the Hawick Lawn Tennis Tournament, featuring the West Teviotdale Open events. Replies to be sent to Mr. John. Oliver, Hon. Secy at the Hawick Club, Rorthangh, Hawick by 24tb August. 1883". Southern Reporter. Selkirkshire, Scotland: British Newspaper Archive. August 30, 1883. p. 1. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS IN 1887. The following are the dates of the chief tournaments already announced for this lawn tennis season". The Sportsman. London, England: British Newspaper Archive. January 5, 1887. pp. 4, 5. Retrieved May 14, 2023.